Scrap Happy

You are doing such a kind thing for the children and the hospital. Don't let anyone take that away from you. Everybody is busy we make time for things that are important to us - like making quilts :)

Jim's Gem

I work and I still get stuff done, sometimes!!! I wish I did not have to work, I would rather do more volunteering and quilting.
My hope is to be able to quit by October.

cheryl rearick

I really am sorry your feeling were hurt. ((((hugs))) Our path will cross many other paths in our life. The most important thing is how do we ourself handle what is spoken from our lips. Personalities also get in the way. meeting under different circumstances often the same two people would like each other. Hang in there and hold your head high. You still have many more to meet before your days are ended. (smile always)

luvTooQuilt

No offense to the 'outside of the home workers' BUT I LOVE being a stay at home mom.. You were nicer than I would of been.. I would of rubbed in her face that I DONT HAVE TO WORK MY HUBBY PROVIDES So I can sit at home and eat Bon Bons all day and on occasion get a quilt done..

Sorry she was ugly. Think of it this way, you cant fix stupid...

You are doing a great job helping those in need..She was just rearing her ugly green head.. She only wishes she doesnt have to work..

quilt queen 2

For years I worked sewed quilted knit volunteered and raised 4 great kids I think a lot of people just use the fact that they work as an excuse to get out of doing some things.

Nanamoms

Actually, I think I got MORE done when I was working. I kept my time management better. So working is not an excuse. Everyone accomplishes what they wish to accomplish! Don't let anyone get you down for not working. You are providing a valuable service.

justflyingin

This is true.

But why does this bother you? Did you take it as a "I think you are lazy" comment because you don't work outside the home?

It is true that people who hold another job 8-10 hours a day just don't have enough hours in the day to get other things done. Some can't. Some can. Depends on personality level, number of children in the home, organization level, perfectionist level, how much help hubby is, how old the kids are, how much tv one watches, etc.

But I'd not take it is as a slap. Don't be sensitive. Just be glad you can stay at home--for whatever reason. If you are so sick that you can't work, or have a husband who provides and you can live frugally, or have already worked many years and get to stay home now, etc, don't let those comments bother you.

But in truth, many people just don't have the organizational abilities to do much else if they work.

But I'd guess a lot of ladies/men on this board WORK AND make quilts for charities.

danece

People often open their mouths and don't know when to put a sock in it, don't let other peoples thoughtless mouths get to you, I work about 50 hours a week, but I still try to spend some time each week working on items for our local children's hospital, people make me crazy when they are so inconsiderate, keep up the work you can and let the words fly out of your head because you are doing the best you can, and some of us think your doing a great service :D

PunkQuilter

Chairjogger-I can relate-I was doing some handwork in the doctor's office and someone said to me. "I don't have time for that". I replied, "It's important to me, so I MAKE time for it."

When people say things like that, it is to make themselves feel better...it's not about you. I hope your health improves.

Painiacs

Just keep doing what you love! Your doing a wonderful thing!!!